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Emma Stay

Bemidji

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise at Havenwood Care Center, delivering exceptional patient care and monitoring vital signs. Skilled in promoting safety and independence, while fostering strong relationships through empathetic communication. Proficient in electronic charting and committed to enhancing patient wellbeing through dedicated support and attention to individual needs.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Havenwood Care Center
05.2024 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Intern

Sandford Health
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bemidji Senior High School
Bemidji, MN

No Degree - Nursing

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
12-2028

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Basic life support
  • Vital signs monitoring

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Intern

Sandford Health
02.2025 - 05.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Havenwood Care Center
05.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

Bemidji Senior High School

No Degree - Nursing

University of North Dakota
Emma Stay